Police looking for man who attempted to rob man cutting grass

A man cutting his grass reported being approached by another man who pulled a gun on him. (Opelika Police Department)

OPELIKA, Alabama -- Police are looking for someone who attempted to rob another man while he was mowing his yard in the 1100 block of Chandler Avenue on March 22 between 2:05 p.m. and 2:16 p.m.

The victim reported he was cutting the grass in his backyard when he was approached by a man and asked if he needed help. When he said he didn't, the other man pulled a handgun on the victim and demanded his money. The victim called out to his neighbor and the man fled the area running north on Wallace Avenue.